Bath Time

Friday the 13th may be believed to be unlucky, but for me at least it was pretty freaking awesome. After much planning and anticipation Mum and I headed off for a hard saved for shopping spree in the beautiful city of Bath; it’s silly, we so rarely go there and yet it is just 25 minutes away by train (and cheaper to get to than it is to Bristol city centre!)

I took the oppurtunity to wear a new dress which I bought in New Look last weekend when I was with Becca.

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The cardigan came via the gorgeous Jazzabelle who has my taste nailed.

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The weather gods were shining on us and we were treated to sunshine pretty much alll day long!

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There were lots of coffee stops…

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(best name for a cafe ever?)

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(this photo is why you so rarely see my face front on!) ((I don’t have a comparison to hand but i look EXACTLY like my Dad here))

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The result?

Two very tired people. Sore feet. This.

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Best get saving for next time!

xxx

Snacking Saturday; Popping mad!

Fans of Pret will probably already be aware of Metcalfe’s skinny topcorn. Up until about a fortnight ago I was shamefully un-aware, until a pre birthday coffee date with friends and a need for snackage led me to trying the sweet n salt flavour.

Instant.Love.

As soon as I got home I got googling to find out more about the genius brand. I sent a curious e-mail and was delighted to get a friendly response and an offer of samples for review on Snacking Saturday!

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Of all four flavours, suprisingly (and I say surprisingly because I generally hate the stuff) Wasabi was my favourite. So much so I plan on ordering a whole box of it!
The bags are generous sized, yet remain diet friendly at under 130 cals per bag (except for chocolate which comes in at 220).
The chocolate drizzle flavour is a taste sensation with an amazing clash of textures and tastes that satisfied all possible food cravings in one fell swoop!

In short, this stuff is addictive. Buy in bulk. Now! Healthy, tasty and affordable…what more could you want?! (actually, if it could make tea…)

Available at Pret stores and selected other retailers,
or by the box, online.

This my friends, is a revolution in snacking. I urge you to jump on board.

(and yes, it is also cheap and easy and fun to make your own popcorn, but this stuff is the shizzle!)

AM to PM

Working just the afternoon on a Thursday gives me the best of both worlds…

slouchy comfort for the morning

smarten up for the afternoon

why is it the older the dress, the more compliments I get? clearly my taste has got worse as I’ve aged!
New favourite ring!

Don’t forget to vote for me here; Matalan Style Project

I’ve also been featured on the Jon Richard jewellery blog!

Sincere apologies if the post title has left you with this song stuck in your head.

gotta love a blast from the past!

xxx

watch out world

I’m on wheels!

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Finally have my bike up and running! Oh my it is love. Call me strange (it happens, often) but I find men’s bikes more comfortable to ride than ladies bikes, talking to Trudi I think it’s because I am tall (and er, manly?). Yeah. Whatever, I adore it!

It does however mean an end to girly handbags on some days.

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Tempted as I was by a floral Cath Kidston backpack, in the end function won over looks.

Outfit of yesterday (as you can see, the flats are wearing surprisingly well!)

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Today = more work, a leaving do and some sleep in preparation for Bath tomorrow. I plan to spend the weekend mostly comatose, with a hefty dose of blog reading/commenting thrown in for good measure.

xxx

I am not.

I am not a sporty person, not really…but this outfit kind of makes me think that I at least look it. I finally have some converse in my life and I’m never taking them off (except to wear my other current shoe obsessions).

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I forgot to put makeup on before these. Woops. Worn yesterday to the dentist to get my first ever hole in my tooth sorted. Oh hell, I go back in two weeks for the needle.

Today I am working an all day shift. I feel lazy when I do my usual half days but ultra shattered after a full one. Cannot win! At least by being contracted on half days I can pick and choose when it comes to over time (though silly me got carried away and I have no day off next week!)

Anyone else have extreme wardrobe frustration right now? I pretty much want to stamp my feet and throw things because despite owning a fair amount of clothes, I suddenly hate everything.

xxx